AyurTrace System: A Blockchain-based Botanical Traceability Framework for Ayurvedic Herbs

The global rise in Ayurvedic product demand has exposed critical gaps in herbal traceability, authenticity, and sustainability. This paper introduces AyurTrace, a blockchain-based traceability framework built on Hyperledger Fabric to ensure secure, transparent, and tamper-proof tracking of Ayurvedic herbs from source to consumer. The system integrates GPS-based geo-tagging, IoT-enabled data collection, smart contracts enforcing NMPB guidelines, and QR-code-based consumer access. AyurTrace enables real-time validation of harvesting practices, ensures regulatory compliance, and enhances consumer trust by providing complete provenance data. Additionally, it supports low-connectivity regions through SMS-based data submission. By combining cybersecurity, blockchain, and traditional medicine supply chains, AyurTrace presents a scalable and inclusive solution for strengthening the Ayurvedic ecosystem.